Award Ceremony

Each year CLASP celebrates winning titles by holding an award ceremony at the Library of Congress during Hispanic Heritage Month. All are welcome to attend the ceremony.

2021 AMERICAS AWARD
Celebration of Children’s and YA Latin American and Latinx Literature with the Library of Congress
Zoom Webinar Hosted by the Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress
Monday, October 11, 2021
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The Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress and the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) hosted this virtual celebration of children’s and YA Latin American and Latinx literature. Attendees heard from authors and illustrators amplifying stories and voices from across Latin American and Latinx communities. Families, educators, and students were invited to take part in this unique celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month.

This live virtual program featured award-winning authors Angela Burke Kunkel (Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built), Aida Salazar (Land of the Cranes), Raúl the Third (¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat) and Yamile Saied Méndez (Furia).

2020 AMERICAS AWARD

Monday, October 5, 2020
Book Talk with Author Mitali Perkins: Between Us and Abuela
The Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs and the Library of Congress hosted this virtual conversation with Mitali Perkins, author of 2020 Américas Award winning children’s book Between Us and Abuela. Mitali shared context for her beautiful book, as well as tips for classroom incorporation. View Recording View One-Page Guide

Monday, October 12, 2020
2020 Américas Award Virtual Ceremony
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2019 AMERICAS AWARD

Friday, September 27, 2019
Hispanic Division, Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave, SE (Rm LJ-240)
Washington, D.C. 20540-4850

11 am – 12 pm
Author Reading with Francie Latour (2019 Américas Award Honorable Mention)
Location: Hispanic Reading Room (Rm LJ 240)

5:00 – 6:30 pm
Américas Award Ceremony
Location: Hispanic Reading Room (Rm LJ 240)

6:30 – 7:30 pm
Makerspace with Duncan Tonatiuh (2019 Américas Award winner)
Location: Hispanic Reading Room (Rm LJ 240)